When using copy, paste, and cut in WPS on Android, common questions usually involve full rows or columns, formatting retention, and clipboard replacement; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.
FAQ
How do I cut an entire row or column?
- Long-press the row number or column label to select the full row or column.
- Choose Cut from the action menu.
- Go to the target location and paste it to complete the move.
How do I keep the original formatting after copying?
- Copy the original cell content first.
- Use the default Paste action in the target cell.
- Check whether both the content and the formatting were pasted.
When does copied content get replaced?
- Copied or cut content stays in a temporary clipboard state for later pasting.
- When you perform another copy or cut action, the previous clipboard content is replaced.
- If you need to reuse the same content several times, finish all needed pastes before copying something new.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Floating menu | A quick action menu that appears after you long-press a cell and lets you run actions such as copy, paste, and cut. |
| Clipboard state | The temporary state in which copied or cut content is kept before you paste it somewhere else. |
| Selection border | The border around selected cells that you can drag to adjust the copy or cut range. |